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J472 FNJ

1991 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,971 mi
Last recorded228,971 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 3 Series122,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 FNJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 228,971 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 228,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chip in screen zone a

slight play in rack

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,061 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 21,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 208,214 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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J472 FNJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 122,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J472 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J472 FNJ registered?

J472 FNJ is a 1991 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J472 FNJ safe to buy?

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